Château Les Forts de Latour 1987

Château Latour is one of the most prestigious wine estates in Bordeaux, with origins dating back to the 14th century. The first historical records of the estate date to 1331, when a fortified tower was built in the Saint-Maubert area of the Médoc. Over the centuries, the property established itself as one of the region's leading wine producers and was awarded the status of Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

Located in Pauillac, on the Left Bank of the Gironde estuary, Château Latour is renowned for its exceptional gravelly soils, particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Les Forts de Latour was officially introduced in 1966 and takes its name from a historic vineyard plot near the estate's famous Enclos, the heart of Château Latour's vineyards. It is the estate's celebrated second wine, crafted with the same attention to detail and commitment to quality as the Grand Vin.

The grapes come from selected vineyard parcels both inside and outside the Enclos. The final blend varies according to each vintage, generally featuring a higher proportion of Merlot than the Grand Vin. The 1987 vintage is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.

The 1987 Bordeaux vintage was marked by challenging and irregular weather conditions, including rain during the harvest period. Careful grape selection was therefore particularly important. The wines from this vintage tend towards a lighter, more evolved style, with elegance and aromatic complexity. Château Latour's own vintage notes describe aromas recalling liquorice, tobacco and coffee.

Now a mature Bordeaux from a historic vintage, Château Les Forts de Latour 1987 offers an opportunity to discover the character of one of Pauillac's most renowned estates through its distinguished second wine.

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